US EditionFood bank steps in as federal workers miss pay during shutdown
Food banks in Washington, D.C., and Tucson face 11% increased demand as federal workers miss paychecks during a shutdown nearing one month, officials said.
- On Tuesday, the Capital Area Food Bank hosted a special food drive in the Washington, D.C. area, preparing about 400 and serving roughly 270 households, some waiting up to four hours, pledging to keep sites open during the shutdown.
- Thousands of federal workers are going without pay as the government shutdown nears the one-month mark, driving new demand for food assistance among federal employees and contractors.
- The Capital Area Food Bank reports demand is up eleven percent and says the USDA cut off donations covering about a quarter of supplies.
- Communities across the country are stepping up as food banks seek more volunteers and donations, while Representative Steny Hoyer, Maryland, assured workers they will receive their pay.
- Individuals such as Jerry Peltier rely on Food Bank of Southern Arizona distributions, and community question: 'How long is this going to go on?' reflects ongoing uncertainty.
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When trouble comes into people's lives, they often come to the Food Bank of Southern Arizona; but now with increased demand, and reduced resources, the Food Bank has troubles of its own.We found Jerry Peltier loading his car with healthy, fresh food for himself, his wife and his disabled sister in law.KGUN reporter Craig Smith asked: How important is the Food Bank in your life right now?Jerry: Oh its really important. Theres a lot of things wed …
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